Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Tha's what they aim to do.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Figure on cleanin' up on the goods an' cuttin' back to the States.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Figure on cleanin' up on the goods an' cuttin' back to the States.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Figure on cleanin' up on the goods an' cuttin' back to the States.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Tha's what they aim to do.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "Figure on cleanin' up on the goods an' cuttin' back to the States.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Figure on cleanin' up on the goods an' cuttin' back to the States.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

vulgar or irreverent speech or action

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "Figure on cleanin' up on the goods an' cuttin' back to the States.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

sullen or moody

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tha's what they aim to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tha's what they aim to do.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Figure on cleanin' up on the goods an' cuttin' back to the States.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Goddlemighty, they've double-crossed us," he swore to his partner, with an explosion of accompanying profanity.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Tha's what they aim to do.

at the time that

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SCARLET-COATS IN ACTION When Bully West discovered that such part of the cargo of wet goods as was in wagon number two had disappeared and along with it the four mule-skinners, his mind jumped to an instant conclusion.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading That it happened to be the wrong one was natural enough to his sulky, suspicious mind.